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Starmer Under Fire: Powell Security Clearance Questioned
Sir Keir Starmer faces scrutiny over Jonathan Powell's appointment as Chagos envoy without prior security clearance. The...
Labour's Reforms: Few Shoplifters Face Jail Time
New data indicates Labour's criminal justice reforms will lead to minimal prison sentences for shoplifters, sparking cri...
UK Shoplifting: Labour Reforms & Minimal Jail Time
New data reveals Labour's criminal justice reforms will lead to very few shoplifters receiving prison sentences, prompti...
London Terror Plot: Third Arrest Made
A 31-year-old man was arrested in connection with a London terror plot involving alleged drone attacks on the Israeli em...
UK Election Fears: Starmer Dodges Reeves Support
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer declined to confirm Chancellor Rachel Reeves's position, sparking reshuffle rumors as Lab...
Starmer Avoids Reeves Questions as Labour Faces Election Test
Labour leader Keir Starmer sidestepped questions about Rachel Reeves' future amid reshuffle speculation. The party is na...
UK Labour Faces Major Losses in Local Elections
Labour risks significant seat losses in next week's local elections, squeezed by gains from both Reform UK and the Green...
Starmer Leadership Tested by Labour Rebellion
Sir Keir Starmer faced a significant challenge as 14 Labour MPs voted with the Conservatives and many more abstained on ...
Starmer Faces Labour Revolt Over 'Misleading Parliament'
Sir Keir Starmer is facing a significant rebellion from within the Labour party as MPs accuse him of being 'weak and gui...
Starmer's Leadership Challenged by Labour Rebellion
Sir Keir Starmer faces a significant internal challenge as Labour MPs accuse him of being 'weak and guilty' over a sleaz...
Hegseth Grilled on Iran War & Military Shakeup
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced a contentious congressional hearing regarding the $25 billion Iran war and recent m...
Secret Service Paid During Shutdown, Agents Face Strain
Despite a DHS shutdown, Secret Service agents are receiving paychecks thanks to fund reallocation. However, delayed reim...
Comey Indicted: Ex-FBI Director Faces Charges
Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted by a North Carolina grand jury on charges of threatening the president...
School Staff Face Discipline for Trump Assassination Posts
School personnel in multiple states have been reprimanded for social media posts regarding the attempted breach of secur...
Trump's Interactions Spark Communication Analysis
Former President Trump's recent public appearances featured unusual exchanges, including deflecting questions and offeri...
Gutfeld: WHCD Shooter Influenced by Left-Wing Rhetoric
Greg Gutfeld argues the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting suspect was radicalized by liberal rhetoric, sparkin...
Canada-US Trade: Conservative MPs Lobby Washington
Conservative MPs, led by Jamil Jivani, met with US officials and business leaders in Washington D.C. to discuss ongoing ...
Iran War Powers: Democrats Force 6th Senate Vote
Senate Democrats, led by Chuck Schumer, are pushing for a sixth vote on a resolution to limit President Trump’s military...
Supreme Court Limits Voting Rights Act, Texas Maps at Risk
The Supreme Court narrowed a key provision of the Voting Rights Act, potentially impacting Texas redistricting and makin...
Comey in Court: Social Media Post Sparks Threat Debate
Former FBI Director James Comey appeared in court facing criminal charges related to a social media post. The Justice De...
EPA Chief Zeldin & Rep. Menendez Jr. Clash Over Climate Policy
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin and Rep. Robert Menendez Jr. engaged in a heated exchange during a House hearing, debating ...
NY Court: Abortion Without Consent Not Sex Abuse
A New York appeals court ruled that a non-consensual abortion does not qualify as sexual abuse under the Adult Survivors...
King Charles Urges US Action on Climate
King Charles addressed the US Congress, delivering a powerful message on environmental protection and warning of the dan...
2026 Shaughnessy Cohen Prize Shortlist: Politics & Society
The 2026 Shaughnessy Cohen Prize has announced its shortlist, featuring books examining critical Canadian issues like oi...
FCC Reviews ABC Licenses After Trump's Kimmel Criticism
The FCC is reviewing ABC's broadcast licenses following calls from Donald and Melania Trump to address Jimmy Kimmel's co...
CA Governor Debate: Becerra & Thurmond Shine
A recent California gubernatorial debate featured strong performances from Xavier Becerra and Tony Thurmond among a crow...
White House Attack Attempt: Surveillance Details Suspect's Actions
New surveillance footage reveals details of an attempted breach of White House security during the Correspondents’ Assoc...
Education Secretary Under Fire Over Budget Cuts
Education Secretary Linda McMahon faced intense questioning from senators regarding proposed budget cuts and potential p...
Beyond Two Parties: A Case for Independent Power
A new book challenges the dominance of the two-party system in the US, arguing working people need an independent politi...
SCOTUS Weakens Voting Rights Act in Louisiana Case
The Supreme Court limited protections under the Voting Rights Act, ruling against Louisiana's second majority-Black cong...